Gypsy Boy on the Run
“Gypsy Boy on the Run” by Mikey Walsh, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2011, is a compelling continuation of the author’s journey, following his struggle to escape the Romany gypsy camp where he was raised. This edition, written in English and spanning 320 pages, delves into the complexities of Mikey’s life as he grapples with his heritage and the challenges of leaving behind a world steeped in tradition and secrecy.
In this personal memoir, readers will find Mikey’s narrative as he confronts the realities of life outside the camp, including the dangers posed by his own family and the societal pressures he faces. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the quest for acceptance, as Mikey navigates his sexuality and strives to forge a new path. “Gypsy Boy on the Run” offers an insightful look into the cultural and social dynamics of the Romany community, while highlighting the personal struggles that accompany the search for freedom and self-discovery.
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A young man’s struggle to escape a secret world
GYPSY BOY: ON THE RUN picks up from where Gypsy Boy left off, and tells the gripping, page-turning story of Mikey’s battle to escape the Romany gypsy camp he grew up on.
After centuries of persecution Gypsies are wary of outsiders and if you choose to leave, you can never come back.
Torn between his family and his heart, Mikey struggles to come to terms with his ancient inheritance and dreams of finding a place where he can really belong.
He eventually finds the courage to run away from the camp and from all he knows, and quickly discovers life on the outside world isn’t all he expected. After learning his father had put a contract out on his life and that he was now being hunted down by gangs of gypsy thugs determined to claim their reward, Mikey realises that his life will never be the same again.
ON THE RUN is a coming-of-age story that sees Mikey come to terms with his sexuality and his past and start to build a new life for himself and find a place to finally call home.
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